Things To Do In Charleston This Memorial Day Weekend
Charleston’s Memorial Day Weekend calendar is stacked.
From the start of Spoleto to major concerts, farmers markets, brunches, rooftop events, day parties, wellness meetups, and nightlife, there’s a lot happening across the Lowcountry from Friday, May 22 through Monday, May 25.
This guide highlights some of the bigger weekend events to keep on your radar. For the full day-by-day rundown, check the latest What’s The Move!? Memorial Day Weekend posts on What’s Going On In Charleston’s social media pages.
As always, check with event organizers for final details, ticket availability, weather updates, age restrictions, and last-minute changes before heading out.
Spoleto Festival Kicks Off
One of Charleston’s biggest annual cultural events returns this weekend.
Spoleto Festival runs from May 22 through June 7, bringing performing arts, music, theater, dance, opera, and special programming across Charleston. Whether you’re a longtime Spoleto fan or just looking for something different to experience, the festival is one of the major anchors of the weekend.
Niko Moon’s Good Time Fest At The Refinery
Country-pop artist Niko Moon brings Good Time Fest to The Refinery for a two-day weekend event on May 23 and May 24.
The Refinery has become one of Charleston’s most active outdoor live music venues, and this one adds a major concert/festival option to the Memorial Day Weekend lineup.
Willie Nelson At Firefly Distillery
A true music legend is coming to the Lowcountry this weekend.
Willie Nelson performs at Firefly Distillery on Sunday, May 24, making this one of the biggest live music draws of the weekend.
For country, Americana, and live music fans, this is one of the major ticketed events to watch.
Blue On The River Music Fest
Blue on the River Music Fest is set for Sunday, May 24 at Building 64, adding another major music event to the holiday weekend.
The event gives Charleston another Sunday evening option for people looking for a larger Memorial Day Weekend music experience.
Farmers Markets Across The Lowcountry
Memorial Day Weekend also brings plenty of daytime options, including several farmers markets across the area.
Weekend market highlights include:
Charleston Farmers Market at Marion Square
Summerville Farmers Market on South Main Street
Sea Island Farmers Market at Charleston Collegiate
Sunday Brunch Farmers Market at Charleston Pour House
For anyone looking to start the day outside, shop local, grab food, or keep things low-key before evening plans, the markets are a strong weekend move.
Brunches, Rooftops, And Day Parties
Charleston’s brunch and day party scene is also active throughout the weekend.
A few weekend picks include:
Brunch at The Bridge
Rooftop Botanical Brunch at Staybridge Suites in Mount Pleasant
Good Vibes Brunch
Showgurlz Drag Brunch at Bar Polari
Pick Your Poison Brunch at Playground
The Mature Day Party at Coterie
Y2K Memorial Day Party at Villa Cantina
Memorial Day AYCE Seafood Day Party at Playground
If your weekend plans involve brunch, rooftops, seafood, or daytime social energy, there are plenty of options across the city.
Family-Friendly, Wellness, And Community Events
The weekend is not just nightlife and concerts. There are also options for fitness, wellness, gaming, skating, markets, and community gatherings.
Some daytime and community-focused picks include:
Memorial Day Fit Camp at The Juice Bar
Pilates, Brunch & Beach at Coconut Joe’s on Isle of Palms
Mindful Movement on O’Hear Avenue
Summer Skate Night at Central Creek Park
Brewery Blast Laser Tag at Holy City Brewing
Femme Gamer Meetup at Reforged Gaming Lounge
The Wellness Edit Walk & Talk at Odd Duck
These are good options for people looking to get out without making the weekend only about parties or late-night events.
Nightlife And Late-Night Moves
For those looking to be out after dark, Charleston’s nightlife calendar is full throughout the weekend.
A few late-night and evening picks include:
First Class Fridays: DJ Scrib Takeoff at First & 15th
King Street Rodeo at El Jefe
Ratchet for No Reason Memorial Day Kickoff at Premier
Social Saturdays at Good Vibes Only
Grown Folks Saturdays at Wine Bar 52
Soul’d Out Saturdays at Playground
The Memorial Day Patio Pregame at The Cocktail Club
Memorial Major Monday at Good Vibes Only
Margarita Monday at The Bridge
From King Street to rooftops, lounges, and day-to-night parties, the after-dark calendar is full.
Before You Go
Memorial Day Weekend is one of those weekends where plans can shift quickly because of weather, ticket availability, parking, and venue policies.
Before heading out, check directly with the venue or event organizer for final details.
For the full event rundown, check the latest What’s The Move!? Memorial Day Weekend posts on What’s Going On In Charleston’s social media pages.
Save this guide, send it to the group chat, and make your weekend plans.
Charleston, what’s the move?
